PS 321 - 180 7th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11215 - 718-499-2412

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Enrichments

At P.S. 321, the most important enrichment happens daily in the classroom through an enriched curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of a wide range of students.   In addition, we have many other enrichment options at P.S. 321.

5th Grade Enrichment Cycles

Many years ago, we introduced  5th grade enrichment cycles, based on a model developed by Joseph Renzulli at the University of Connecticut.  These have been highly successful, and we will continue the program on Tuesday afternoons.  We offer approximately 12 enrichment classes for 7 classes, meaning that class size will be low in each enrichment class.   A variety of kinds of classes are offered, and each one works toward a culminating project.

 Chess

Our chess enrichment program is funded by the PTA and taught by Nick from Let’s Play Chess.  All second, and third graders will have chess once a week for approximately 12 weeks.   There will be after school and lunch time chess clubs/groups for fourth and fifth graders.

Drama

Our fourth grade has a 10 week cycle of drama enrichment, working with Freestyle Repertory Theater. This program has been very successful in the past and links to community building and conflict resolution.

 Meet the Writers

Through the long-standing Meet the Writers Program, all students in grades K-5 have an opportunity to meet published children’s book authors, generally two each year.  When we have a writer visit, we purchase his/her books in advance and ask teachers to read them aloud to students.



CONTACT INFORMATION

PS 321/The William Penn School
180 Seventh Avenue (between 1st and 2nd Streets)
Brooklyn, NY 11215

TEL 718.499.2412
FAX 718.965.9605
PRINCIPAL
Elizabeth Phillips

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Beth Handman
Sara Despres
Elizabeth McCormack
CONCERTS & PUBLICATIONS
321 Staff Band Concerts
Neighborhood Classics
Pandamonium

FAMILY NIGHTS
Around the World in 80+ Minutes
Family Arts Night
Family Tech Night
Green & Healthy

FUNDRAISING EVENTS
Arts Party
Holiday Shop: Stuff You Should Buy
Picture Day
Moveable Feasts
School Store
School Supplies
School's Out Camp Expo
Spring Carnival
Spring Gala & Auction
POTLUCKS, BAKE SALES, STAFF APPRECIATION
Election Day Bake Sale
Staff Appreciation
Welcome Back Potluck & Brooklyn Night Potluck

VOLUNTEERING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
Learning Friends
Meet the Writers
Plantville (Backyard Garden)

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Walkathon
CHIPS Food Drive
Coat Drive
321Cares / Holiday Helpers

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